By Ehigimetor Igbaugba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At about 7 a.m., a passenger leaving Calabar for Itu would ordinarily expect to arrive before 9 a.m. For years, however, that simple journey became an endurance test. The Calabar-Itu Federal Highway, linking Cross River and Akwa Ibom, was notorious for potholes,Continue Reading
News Analysis by Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A 69-year-old patient in Abuja was dying slowly of kidney failure. Then, a 39-year-old relative made a choice that saved his life; donating a kidney at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja. No money changed hands. No broker was involved.Continue Reading
By Imelda Osayande, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For nearly two years, the Museum of West Africa Art (MOWAA) in Benin City has remained at the centre of a bitter dispute over money, land and heritage. What began as a project linked to the campaign for returning Benin artefacts hasContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Bethel Goddey’s quick succession of pregnancies—giving birth to her second child just eighteen months after her first, and conceiving her third only six months later—was entirely unintentional. The mother of three from Edo wanted to space out her children, but her husband’sContinue Reading
By Grace Adejoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A colourful display of clay pots, flower vases, incense burners and other pottery items stretches for about a kilometre along a busy road in Rege, Kano State, catching the attention of passers-by. Arranged in different shapes, sizes and earthy colours, the productsContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa is at a critical crossroads in its economic and environmental development, with governments under pressure to create jobs, reduce poverty and attract investment while confronting the impacts of climate change. Across the continent, prolonged droughts, desertification, flooding, land degradation, rising temperaturesContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The applause, fame and glamour of entertainment often mask the health, financial and professional risks faced by Nigerian artistes. Musicians, actors, producers, visual artists, DJs and other practitioners work under demanding conditions. They travel frequently, handle expensive equipment and face unpredictable healthContinue Reading
By Grace Adejoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On August 19, the world commemorated World Photography Day. Professionals reflected on their journeys, challenges, and the enduring power of images to preserve memories. For lensmen, photography is more than taking pictures; it is a livelihood, a creative expression and a recordContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) To ease power grid limits and boost business growth, the Federal Government recently unveiled new power transmission projects for main Lagos substations. These updates add major power capacity to the national grid. The projects, inaugurated on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, byContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan When Mrs Amina Ibrahim gave birth to her first child, she expected breastfeeding to come naturally. However, the first few days brought an experience she had never anticipated. Her baby struggled to latch, leaving Ibrahim frustrated, exhausted and questioning her ability to provide the nourishment her newbornContinue Reading
